AI demand is driving memory prices higher as HBM production expands, forcing electronics manufacturers to raise prices and rethink supply chain strategies worldwide.
Japan's machine tool orders are projected to reach ¥2 trillion in 2026, driven by strong demand from semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, data centers, aerospace, and ad…
Japan Robot Association (JARA) forecasts industrial robot orders to grow 16.7% in 2026 to a record ¥1.22 trillion, driven by Physical AI, AI server demand, and semiconductor invest…
DigiKey will present AI, robotics, automation, sensing and connectivity solutions at electronica Shanghai 2026, featuring live demos, workshops and expert interviews from leading t…
Applied Materials is investing $500 million to expand its Singapore manufacturing and R&D operations, supporting growing global demand for AI chips, HBM, and data center infrastruc…
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DigiKey expands its portfolio with over 387,000 new products and 31,000 in-stock items in Q1 2026, plus 97 new suppliers across IoT, AI and automation.
Global machine tool market projected to grow 6% in 2026 to 1.7 trillion yen, driven by China, the U.S., and semiconductor demand, with automation trends accelerating.
DigiKey showcases cutting-edge AI hardware solutions at AI EXPO Taiwan 2026, enabling innovation across industries.
Toshiba plans to mass-produce 40TB HDDs using HAMR technology from 2028, targeting rising demand from AI and data centers and aiming for over 20% global market share.
Japanese companies face rising pressure in China as economic growth slows and local competitors gain strength. Industry outlook and strategic implications for 2026.
Gartner forecasts that global AI spending in 2026 will surge to USD 2.52 trillion, marking a 44% increase year on year, driven by continued growth in AI infrastructure and AI-optim…
BOI reports investment promotion applications in the first nine months of 2025 totaling over 1.3 trillion baht, with nearly 1 trillion from foreign investors — reflecting strong co…
Global semiconductor revenue grew 21% in 2025, driven by strong demand for AI chips and HBM, with NVIDIA emerging as the world’s top semiconductor supplier and surpassing US$100 bi…
Japan and the United States are advancing a public-private plan to build a NAND flash factory in the U.S., with Kioxia and SanDisk at the center, driven by surging AI data center d…
Eight major Japanese electronics companies revised their FY2026 forecasts upward, driven by strong demand for AI, data centers, and power infrastructure, while the impact of US tar…
Seven major Japanese electronic component manufacturers have raised their FY2026 sales and earnings forecasts, supported by strong AI-related demand and a weaker yen, while EV mark…
Japanese automakers face a ¥2.5 trillion impact from U.S. tariffs, semiconductor supply disruptions and slowing Asian markets, pressuring profits in FY2026.
Gartner reveals that global data center energy consumption continues to rise driven by the AI boom, projecting a 16% increase in power demand in 2025 and more than a twofold surge …
Japan and the U.S. join forces on FUGAKU Next, a next-generation supercomputer developed by Fujitsu, NVIDIA, and RIKEN — aiming for AI leadership and strategic autonomy.
